CNO Financial Group (NYSE:CNO) Releases Earnings Results, Beats Expectations By $0.29 EPS

Posted by Brian Himes on Aug 1st, 2026

CNO Financial Group (NYSE:CNO – Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday. The financial services provider reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.97 by $0.29, FiscalAI reports. CNO Financial Group had a return on equity of 18.77% and a net margin of 6.02%.The business had revenue of $1.29 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $999.45 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.87 earnings per share. CNO Financial Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 11.6% on a year-over-year basis.

CNO Financial Group Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:CNO traded up $1.63 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $55.12. 1,387,345 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 634,920. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $50.98 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $45.60. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.94 and a beta of 0.81. The company has a quick ratio of 0.17, a current ratio of 0.17 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.61. CNO Financial Group has a 12 month low of $35.24 and a 12 month high of $57.59.

CNO Financial Group Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Wednesday, June 24th. Investors of record on Wednesday, June 10th were paid a dividend of $0.18 per share. This represents a $0.72 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, June 10th. This is a positive change from CNO Financial Group’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.17. CNO Financial Group’s dividend payout ratio is presently 28.92%.

Insider Activity

In other CNO Financial Group news, CMO Rocco F. Tarasi III sold 5,750 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, June 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $50.00, for a total value of $287,500.00. Following the sale, the chief marketing officer directly owned 79,191 shares in the company, valued at $3,959,550. This represents a 6.77% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Also, CEO Gary C. Bhojwani sold 86,048 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $51.48, for a total transaction of $4,429,751.04. Following the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 174,264 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,971,110.72. This trade represents a 33.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The transaction was executed under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. Over the last quarter, insiders have sold 95,106 shares of company stock worth $4,879,343. Company insiders own 3.44% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CNO Financial Group

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Royal Bank of Canada grew its holdings in shares of CNO Financial Group by 29.5% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 176,059 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $7,332,000 after purchasing an additional 40,054 shares in the last quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in CNO Financial Group by 1.3% in the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 60,757 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $2,531,000 after buying an additional 797 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC increased its holdings in shares of CNO Financial Group by 5.8% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 376,747 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $15,692,000 after buying an additional 20,728 shares during the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC raised its position in shares of CNO Financial Group by 146.4% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 149,159 shares of the financial services provider’s stock valued at $6,212,000 after buying an additional 88,619 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Geneos Wealth Management Inc. grew its position in CNO Financial Group by 637.4% in the first quarter. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. now owns 1,438 shares of the financial services provider’s stock worth $60,000 after acquiring an additional 1,243 shares in the last quarter. 95.43% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More CNO Financial Group News

Here are the key news stories impacting CNO Financial Group this week:

Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results beat estimates. CNO reported operating EPS of $1.26, above the $0.97 consensus estimate, while revenue rose 11.6% year over year to approximately $1.29 billion, well ahead of forecasts near $1.0 billion. CNO Financial Group earnings report
Positive Sentiment: Profitability improved substantially. Net income attributable to common shareholders increased 37.2% to $125.9 million, while diluted EPS reached $1.33 versus $0.91 a year earlier. The company also reported sharply higher operating profit and a 17.65% return on equity. CNO Financial Reports Q2 Net Income
Positive Sentiment: Management raised its outlook. CNO increased the midpoint of its 2026 operating EPS guidance by 8%, providing a stronger earnings outlook and signaling confidence in continued execution. CNO Financial Group Reports Second Quarter Results
Positive Sentiment: Sales momentum and capital returns remained favorable. New annualized premiums increased 7%, extending insurance-sales growth to 16 consecutive quarters. CNO also repurchased $60 million of stock and reported book value of $27.96 per common share.
Neutral Sentiment: Investor expectations may now be elevated. CNO’s price has advanced toward its 52-week high, while the two cited analyst targets have a median of $49—below the recent trading level—potentially limiting near-term upside unless estimates are revised.
Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is a potential overhang. Company insiders made 16 reported sales and no purchases during the past six months. Although such transactions may reflect personal financial planning, the absence of insider buying could temper sentiment after the rally.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on CNO shares. Evercore set a $48.00 target price on CNO Financial Group and gave the company an “in-line” rating in a research note on Monday, June 1st. Keefe, Bruyette & Woods lifted their price objective on CNO Financial Group from $50.00 to $53.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Monday, July 13th. Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of CNO Financial Group in a research note on Friday, July 17th. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded shares of CNO Financial Group from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $53.00 to $55.00 in a report on Friday, July 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and three have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, CNO Financial Group currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $51.50.

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About CNO Financial Group

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CNO Financial Group is an Indiana‐based holding company that offers a range of insurance and retirement solutions through its operating subsidiaries. Its primary business activities include life insurance, annuities, and supplemental health insurance products designed to help individuals plan for retirement and manage health‐related expenses. The company serves middle‐income Americans, with particular emphasis on senior customers seeking guaranteed coverage and reliable income streams.

Originally founded as Conseco in 1979, the company underwent a financial restructuring and rebranded as CNO Financial Group in 2010.

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